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In its broadest sense, sustainable development is "development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Human Resources Development Canada's (HRDC) sustainable development strategy focuses on making realistic and pragmatic contributions to improving the environment and enhancing sustainable development. Topics covered are: goal and strategies of sustainable development; profile of HRDC; issues scan; HRDC's sustainable development action plan; looking ahead; detailed issues scan; and, consultations.

This is the first report to bring together information on the Government of Canada programs & services in support of persons with disabilities. Part 1 examines disability issues in Canada, and presents a profile of disability in this country, describes Canada's knowledge base on disabilities, and reviews how progress toward inclusion is measured. Part two deals with the five areas in which progress toward inclusion can be measured: disability supports; skills development, learning, & employment; income; injury prevention & health promotion; and capacity of the disability community. Indicators for each of these five outcome areas are used to measure progress, and principal government initiatives supporting progress are listed at the end of each area. A chronology of legislation & initiatives and a glossary are appended.

This report presents the results of a review conducted by the Internal Audit Bureau to assess the impact that Human Resources Development Canada's vision statement has had on employees. Discussion groups were organized with approximately 200 staff and managers at local, regional and national headquarters offices. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected to assess employees' awareness of the vision; the extent to which the vision has been integrated into the workplace; and the remaining barriers that exist in fully implementing a department-wide vision.